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Resolution 190139

Declaring the City of Philadelphia a Hidden Hero City in recognition of the important work and vital role of military and veteran caregivers in the City.

Introduced Feb 28, 2019CITY COUNCILOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember HenonCouncilmember DombCouncilmember OhCouncilmember BlackwellCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember GymCouncilmember TaubenbergerCouncilmember O'Neill

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  1. “The ayes have it, and Resolution 190139 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 190141.”

    Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, March 7, 2019 · Mar 7, 2019 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Feb 28, 2019Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Mar 7, 2019ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL

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..Title Declaring the City of Philadelphia a Hidden Hero City in recognition of the important work and vital role of military and veteran caregivers in the City. ..Body WHEREAS, The mission of the Hidden Heroes is to raise awareness to the critical role of military and veteran caregivers, while ensuring that they have the proper support resources available to them; and WHEREAS, There are currently more than 5.5 million military and veteran caregivers in the United States; and WHEREAS, There are 128 Hidden Hero cities across America dedicated to recognizing and supporting those who care for veterans and those in the military; and WHEREAS, There are currently only two Hidden Hero cities in Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh and Allegheny County; and WHEREAS, In Pennsylvania there are ten Veterans Affairs hospitals, including one here in Philadelphia, which work tirelessly to provide care to veterans and those who are in the military; and WHEREAS, Philadelphia has made great strides in addressing concerns raised by those in the veteran and military community, including the creation of the Veterans Advisory Commission; and WHEREAS, There are over 25,000 veterans who live in Philadelphia, who deserve to have access to the proper resources and care at their disposal; and WHEREAS, There needs to be a unified effort to provide the same support to veterans and those in the military as to the Hidden Heroes who provide care for those who have and continue to serve our Country; and WHEREAS, Our military heroes, including veterans, military, and their caregivers deserve our utmost support and recognition for the service that they provide to all of those who have served our Country; now, therefore RESOLVED, THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA Declares Philadelphia a Hidden Hero City in recognition of the important work and vital role of military and veteran caregivers in the City. FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Patrick Murphy, a tireless advocate for veterans across the Country, as a sincere representation of the sentiments of this legislative body. ..End